High School Students and Summer

It is my favorite time of year and it is almost here!  Summer is a critical part in the success of every high school student.

Summer offers a much needed break from the academic stress as well as a break in the routine. Summer is an excellent time to take a deep breath, relax and regain some sense of balance after the rigor of final exams has passed.  

I encourage teens to be proactive about how they will spend their summer.  Scheduling in  hours each week to relax and rejuvenate is very important.  In addition to having fun, I encourage students to find a way to get involved in something that interests them.  

Here are just a few ideas to consider:

• Find a place to volunteer

• Shadow a professional in a career that interests you

• Find an internship

• Get a job

• Volunteer at a company who will help sharpen your skills

• Work on your college applications and essays

• Attend Summer college admissions workshops

• Set goals for yourself and get a plan to meet them

• Learn a new skill that you've always wanted to learn

• Spend some time learning about the college admissions process and researching schools